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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-09-10
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THERE is an effort on foot among the
good citizens OF this city to induce
Prof. .. +. Adams to remain and teach
class in German. If the requisite
number can be obtained he has con.
sented to remain, otherwise he leaves
for Washington early next week.
The following named persons have
agreed to join the class
Mr.. James X. Hilyard.
Mrs. James K. Hilyard.
Miss Mary Godett.
Mr.. Geo. Harrison.
Miss Ella B. Smith.
Capt. S. w. Mckinley.
Mrs. Lizzie ]. Talbert.
Mr.. ID. G. Cotton.
Mrs. 7. n. Lyles.
Mr.. Will Bloom.
Mr.. NJ. R. Chapman.
All others who desire to Join will
please give their names to Messrs. j. K.
Hilyard, George Harrison or j. O.
Adams. The Professor has taught in
Louisville, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Wash
ington and other cities and at present
occupies the chair of languages at the
State University at Louisville, KY. He
teaches what is known as the Natural
Method which has been SO simplified
that any person of ordinary ability who
can read and write En- lish well, can pei
fair, practical knowledge of the Ian
guage. No English is allowed in the
class room; all explanations are given
in German. The system is that of ma
ture, the pupil learning German very
much like a child acquiring his mother
tongue. His success has been pheno-
menal in every case, as he takes a class
OF pupils who never have read OF
spoken word of German and in six
weeks they will 60 before the public
and give q literary and musical enter.
tainment every word in German. Those
who desire to avail themselves of this
opportunity must do SO at once as the
professor leaves next week unless suf-
ficient number sign to make the class a
success.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-09-10
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Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
SEEING THE QUILL,

Mr.. Alley, chairman of the board of coun
ty commissioners commenced placing his
"John Hancock" to the Rock Island bonds
yesterday. Each bond has to be signed
forty times and there are 140 bonds to be
signed by him. The task is one that makes
the sweat ooze out of him and he commenced
the work yesterday. The preparation had
commenced to flow rather freely before COM
mencing work caused by anticipation of the
job. He says there is only one fact connect
ed with the whole affair that has bouyant
tendency. That fact is the most elegant and
right royal bouquet given the beard and
friends on the day they tested the jolting of
the track through the county Of Sedgwick.
The remembrance of the event has even to
this day an Intoxicating influence on his
physical and ms ntal powers. After all tax
ing everything into consideration the job
amt thought to be such an enormous one.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
THE BUILDING PERMITS.

The building permits, as given in today s
issue is the accumulation of the last three
days. The class of buildings show that bus
mess room is yet in great demand. The de-
mand, it would seem, is even greater than
ever before, as it shows more permits for
business buildings than the average of any
other three days.
The building question in the city seems to
be more simplifed every day. The brick
plants are almost daily increasing in num-
Der and increasing in capacity, which does
away in great measure with much of the
trouble in furnishing SO great an amount Of
brick. The stone companies are also in
creasing in both number and capacity. The
lumber companies are also multiplying and
the lettering of transportation facilities is
giving the companies better facilities for
quicker filling of orders.
A prominent contractor in the city
being accosted on the building subject
yesterday stated that no development in the
citys interests had been so rapid as those
connected with the building department.
"Wichita today" he said, sis now able to
put up buildings rapidly and more OF them
than ever before. The Improvement is be-
ing felt among builders. They have less
trouble and everything goes on more smooth
ly than before. People order more houses
built because more can be built, and of
course the buildings are ne eded. This is no
small feature in this city's building BOOM"
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
HE MADE A MISTAKE,

Wednesday night a man came to the door
of Mrs. Leggett, who had recently moved
into one Of the new houses built by Charley
Snyder on North Lawrence, and tried to per
suade her to come out. His strange conduct
frightened the lady and she ran to the next
door for Mr.. Snyder. Charley's service on
the police force soon lead him to believe that
the man was drunk and had mistaken the
house. He then ordered the man away but
the latter struck at him Charley returned
the compliment by knocking the fellow down.
The intoxicated party arose and after re
peating his little experiment again sat down
hurriedly. The ex-policeman then picked
him up and according to the old way of do
ing things took him off to the cooler and had
him locked up. He made no objection and
the only thing he said was to enquire once:
How far is it yetf' Judge Dixon found him
guilty of plain drunk yesterday morning.
He paid his fine and was dismissed.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
A STRONG ErroRr

There seems to be a general effort for gain
ing the correct survey Of the lots in the first
block south Of Douglas on the west side of
Main street. The property owners are sign
ing an agreement which, it is thought, will
settle the difficulty. All the owners are not
in the city, and will not return until near
the middle of next month, when it is thought
everything will be settled amicably.
When the lines are given, DR.. Whitlock
Will commence work on his brick block ad-
joining that of Mr.. Butler on the north. He
expresses himself as being anxious to COM
mence work just as soon as lines are given.
Had there been no trouble concerning the
matter, the block would probably have been
completed by this time.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
NEW YORK CARRIAGE WORKS.

| It was last June one year ago that Mr.
g. II. Sweeney, of New York city, arrived il
the city for the first time. He remained in
the city a few days looking over the facilities
for starting carriage factory. He walked
along Douglas avenue one morning, from
Main street to Fifth avenue, and counted
over five hundred carriages Main street
from Douglas to Pine had on exhibition about
the same number. The facts that he saw
thoroughly convinced him that Wichita was
a carriage city" and that as thousands
were used here that was a good pointer for
his kind Of business. After spending some
days looking over the shipping facilities of
the city and also examining the same facili-
ties of many other towns in the state, he de
cided that this was the best point for both
getting material and disposing of his output
Being assured that this is good point for
| his enterprise, he returned to New York
| fully decided to move here as soon as he
| could arrange business matters allowing a
| change. He arrived in the city near the
first Of last April and Immediately secured a
location on Mosley avenue, a short distance
north of Douglas. In few weeks build
ing 40x50 feet and two stories high was COM
pleted. The machinery had all been ordered
some time before and all was on hand by
the time the building was completed. The
machinery was put in place in a few weeks
and the plant commenced work.
The business Of the establishment has in
creased much faster than Mr. Sweeny ex-
expected, and he has now determined to
erect another building adjoining the present
one on the west, which will be 2Ox4O feet.
This will give room for more machinery and
will enlarge the plant. Work on the ad-
ditional building will be commenced
next week. The plant Is Civ
ing employment to twenty hands
and that number will be increased as the de-
mand requires. All kinds of carriages and
wagons are manufactured. Quite number
OF Mr.. Sweny's make are now to be seen on
the street. He takes great pride in his bust
ness and proposes to make the New York
carriage works the Brewster wagon works
of the southwest. He worked with Brewster
q Co. six years, being employed most of the
time in the paint department.
Mr.. Palmer, the foreman painter, has
worked for twenty years in the leading car
rage works Of the state of New York The |
woodw or ker of the establishment worked for |
a number of years for Studebaker of Indiana, |
and built the first landau sent by Studebaker |
to the New Orleans exposition.
Mr.. Sweny came to the city and decided |
on all questions for himself deciding even
on the money question. He asked no bonus |
and says he is in Wichita to do business for
himself with his own capital.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
THE COURTS.
JUSTICE COURT.

The same rush of business that distinguish
ed the day in the police court was not APP
parent in the justice courts
Justice Barrett heard the case of State VS.
Rawch, for selling mortgaged property. At
ter the state had introduced their testimony
Mr.. simrall, who appeared for the defense,
moved the dismissal of the action, as the
state had not made out case. He was sus-
tained by the court and the suit dismissed.
Justice Walker disposed of several civil
cases and issued warrants for the arrest of
several parties charged with minor offenses.
DISTRICT COURT.
William j. Thomson brings suit for di-
vorce from Kate B. Thompson. In his pc
tition he alleges that he was married to the
defendant at Dayton, O., in March 1882; and
that in July IA, 1873, she deserted him and
has ever since refused to live with him; as a
second cause he alleges impotency.
David Reed VS.. William johnson was a
transcript from Justice Walkers, as was also
j. r. button vs.. T. c. Hough
Henry Fisher ct al, VS. L. G. Peck, trans
Other cases were filed later in the day,
the papers in which have not yet been issued.
POLICE COURT.
o. B. Bum, Walter Arnold and Ira Shoe
maker were the parties arrested for creating
the disturbance in the second floor of the
Hayes building the night before. All bore
more or less the marks of the conflict in
dulged in by the crowd. They managed in
some way to scrape up enough to pay their
fines and thus keep out of the cooler. c. c.
Granshon and Robert Merritt were likewise
disturbers of the peace and were called upon
to contribute. Three Migrants" who had
been found by the NETS carrying on business
in the east part Of the city contributed the
regulation $32 towards the city's expenses
Four spoiled doves, two black and two
speckled, came up late in the day to pay IS
and costs. Five plain DRINKS were also before
his honor. Part paid their fines, others did
not and are recuperating in the cooler.
In the evening fellow with blackened
left optic appeared in court. He said his
name was j. E. Beeman and that his eye had
been frescoed by the fist of J. H. Maun, an
East Oak street merchant He wanted a
warrant issued Immediately for the arrest of
his assailant. The defendant soon appeared
in court but absence Of some material wit
nesses compelled the continuance of the case
until Saturday morning
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
A RUNA W AY,

Yesterday horse hitched to a wagon
came rushing out Third street At Water
the runaway turned northward, and after
going thence several blocks, turned to
the west and was lost sight of. In the wild
race the wagon collided with several We
hicles and came near running over several
persons at the crossing. On Water street a
large bnndle of carpet was thrown from the
wagon, and falling near gentleman pass
ing; he watched it for few minutes, hoping
to see the owner. But called away for
a minute, he saw, upon returning to the
place, colored man lug it off the street and
then start hastily across the lots He thinks
the man TOOK the property intending to steal
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
THE RAIN CAME.

Several bets were made yesterday On the
weather. Many of the boys early in the at
sernoon were convinced of a coming shower
Their information made them strong enough
in the faith to offer little cash on the sub
ject 1t was usually not allowed to re-
main uncovered with the danger of taking a
bad cold.
Near O'Clock the clouds had gathered
heavy ana a halt hour later the rain came
gently down. The spectators We're then
heard u talk Of a farm boom and would
finally come back to what they termed q
reflex action" which was explained CON
fidentially as being something that pointed to
a state Of affairs that would give the specula-
tors a chance to come out of their holes in
all the towns and cities Of the stat.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
A RANTER.

A gentleman yesterday was heard chatting
about something which in his estimation
of the city. He was decidedly red in the
face as a result of anger, and threatened to
upset sheol on some of the heads Of the city
council He had caught on to something he
termed doodle, and he was of the opinion
that the balmy days for boodlers in Wichita
as well as in New York and Chicago had
passed.
He thought of making himself known in a
few days to the council while in session. His
hearers smiled at him while he ranted over
some "boodle acts" end promised ventila-
ton
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
ICONMENCED OPERATIONS.
The wichita Soap Manufacturing Company,
with a Capacity of Two Tons Daily and
Backed by Company OF $50. 900,
Commence Work Yesterday.

The Wichita Soap Manufacturing company
commenced operations yesterday. The char
ter Of the company calls for a capital stock
of 100000. Captain John B. Carey is presi-
dent of the company, N. A. English vice
president, B. S. Horrigan general manager
and secretary, J. o. Davidson treasurer.
The boiler furnishing the steam for the
plant is a sixty. five horse power. The power
is furnished by twenty horse power engine.
All the material from which soap is made is
boiled by steam. The taIlow and lard is
placed in watts twelve feet deep and thirty
feet in circumference. They are boiled four
days by steam and at certain periods caustic
soda and rosin are added. At the end of
four days it is drawn off intoa catcher where
the perfumeries and other Ingredients known
to the business are added. 1t is then run into
watts each holding fifteen hundred pounds Of
soap. where it is allowed to cool The plant
is supplied with twenty watts. The soap
is allowed to stand in each vat
three days, when sides and ends Of the vat are
removed, leaving a cake of soap weighing
thirteen hundred pounds, This is thought
rather large for domestic use, and in order
to somewhat simplify matters, it is cut up
into small cakes. These large cakes are cut
into bars by means of wire cutting ma
chine. Being cut, the bars are pressed by
steam and wrapped and boxed ready for
shipment.
The plant las capacity of two tons per
day. They will make white floating soap or
"Snowdrop;" four different brands of laun-
dry soap known as Favorite, Big Trade,
Magnet and Wash Day.
The company made thousand pounds of
soap yesterday, and the manager, Mr.. Hor-
rigan, is very much pleased with the first
trial of the machinery. He anticipates no
delay in starting, but thinks the plant can
soon start on an output equal to the full ca
pacity of the plant.
The manager seems to be confident that
Wichita is suitable point for such manu-
enterprises. The many letters al
ready received from surrounding towns
making inquiries as to prices, etc, and his
experience with the shipping facilities of the
city, has caused him to be firm in the belief
hat his change from New York to Wichita
Was q good one
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
RICH RECEPTION.

A reception will be given by the Christian
churches Of the city to DR.. A J. Hobbs and
family at the residence of DR.. j. E. Oldham,
corner of Central avenue and Market street.
on Friday evening, August 10. The people
of the city are invited to attend and avail
themselves of this opportunity to become SC
quainted with the pastor and his family.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Messrs. Miller & Tiley. the enteTT'rising
painters Of East Douglas avenue yesterday
put upon the road an attractive and elegant
ly painted wagon built by the View YORK
carriage factory recently opened on Meade
avenue. The boom in buhing and improve
rnent have been taken advantages Of By these
gentlemen. To such Al extent has their
business increased that they found il neoes-
sary 70 move into their fine new Office and
shops 81 the corner Of Doaglas ard Aosiey
and TO add TO their sign and bouss painting
paint supply depot.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
CONTRACT AW ARDED.

The contract for the wood work of the
Zimmerly building was yesterday awarded
Mr.. Ben W Downing.
The foundation for the building is being
put down as fast as possible. A number of
wagons are employed in bringing brick and
other building material to the site. There
seems to be no chance for delay, as all
bu lding material is now in the city, The
contractors say they intend to rush the work
as fast as possible
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
CONCERT POSTPONED.

The concert which was to take place at the
Second Baptist church on Wichita street to-
night, has been postponed on account of
some misunderstanding about securing the
church. The church board having come to
the conclusion that a concert in a church is
disgrace.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
A PASTORAL RECEPTION.

The members of the Central Chris ian
church will give reception to their new
pastor, the Rev. A. j. Hobbs, this evening,
from to II P M, at the residence of Dr.
j. E. Oldham, No. 202 East Central avenue.
the committee on invitation being Mrs. j. E.
Oldham, Mrs. J. n. Haymaker, Mrs. ]. L.
Fox, Mrs. w. c. Glenn, at whose hands the
courtesy of "a. bid to tie festivities is ac
knowle,iped
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Judge Almerin Gillett, of the board Of
state railway commissioners, spent the entire
day in W ichita yesterday looking at the inn
provements of the city and putting in occas--
ional interludes in talking with old legal &C
quaintsnces and friends. Judge Gillett
came down over the Eagle Line from Hutch
inson and he said that he found the corn
fields in much better and more promising
condition than he had been led to suppose.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
IN THE WRECK.

Mr.. N. DeVore arrived yesterday from
Colorado over the Santa Fe road. He was
in the wreck reported by wire as having
occurred near Dodge City. The wreck
occurred between the passenger and a freight
while the former wa' going at fast speed
He don't seem to enjoy the wrecking bust
ness very well, and says he would avoid
them if be knew when they were going to
put in an appearance.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
CONTRACT Fos FoUNDAT1oN LET.

tract for laying the foundation for the
Mitchell building on Topeka avenue ad Join
ing the Throckmorton building on the north.
The excavating is nearly completed and
work on the foundation will be commenced
in few days.
The building when completed will be oc-
cupied by Lariner & johnson for & whole
sale dry goods establishment
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
CANNEL COAL.

MIR. y. T. Jackson returned to the CITY last
evening from Beaumont, east of this CITY.
and reports the place very much excited and
luoilant over the recent discovery Of camel
coal made at that place. He said the vein
has just been struck by farmer while Dor.
ing for water two ard a half miles north of
Beaumont. 1t is +S-inch vein. One man
has already sunk S5-foot shaft 7xl4, and
intends TO commence working it for all j. Is
worth
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Mr.. K. G. Curtis is still very low with
typho malaria at his rooms on North Topeka
feared that he would not live until morning.
His mother and sister arrived by the evening
train from Pontiac, Mich, to minister to him
in his sickness.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Mr.. Murray Myers left a bundle of mer-
chandise in street car Wednesday evening
and was very much alarmed over the fact
when he found it out, fearing he would never
see it again. Yesterday morning one of the
Main street drivers presented him with the
bundle
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

The indications seem to be favorable for tn,
long teeth, low forheaded villains who arr
practicing stealing note pads out of pocket:
Of owners to get slightly disfigured physi
ognomy. Sometimes a note book carrie:
labor on its leaves which it is not desired to
dispose of in that way
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Miss Minnie L. Worries, of Frankfort, KY,
after spending several months with the
family of ]. F. Johantgen, returned to her
home yesterday. Her many warm friends
formed during her stay here regret her de
partsre and hope that she will make another
visit soon.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Night before last Officer Spurrier found a
man asleep near the coal sheds along the
Santa Fe track A few feet in front OF him
lay half dollar and biz watch chain without
the watch, was hanging from his vest. The
man went away; but SOU returned, consif
erably excited and told the officer that be
was from Goddard, and that be had been
robbed Of SIS while be slept. The only
money the thief had left him was the Fifty
cents which the rascal had in his hurry evil
IDENTIFY dropped.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Yesterday afternoon fire was accidentally
started in u little frame house on East Doug
las avenue. The alarm was turned in and
the department promptly answered. No.
was the only company ordered to the scene of
the confiagration. The flames were soon ex-
tin guished and without any great loss result
ing
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
THAT FOOT RACE

The foot race as announced few DAYS ago
between Mr.. Sebering, of Caldwell. and Mr..
Rawlins of Dallas, Texas, viii take place at
Riverside Side Park, Monday afternoon, at
$50 O'Clock sharp.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Manager Young says he will open the
Museum September 18th with some fine at
fractions and an excellent play. He has not
yet decided upon the curiosities for the curio
hall, but says he can obtain some very
superior ones among the large number Of
fered from which to make his selection.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
MOUNT HOPE, AUG. IS

MOUNT HOPE, AUG. Is.
To the Editor OF the Eagle
l have just learned that Hank Heiserman
has accepted the invitation Of the ladies to
deliver lecture before the Aid Society at
an early day; and also that his address will
be printed in full in the EAGLE. Feeling that
this will cause an immense sale--of the paper,
please take my order now for 500 EAGLES of
the date that the speech is to appear.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Chas. Openheimer, formerly of the Star
clothing houe, has bought the Spanish
cigar parlor of Messrs Gould & Munderello
This pleasant resort will in future be called
"The Openheimern
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
FUNhRAL NOTICE

The funeral services OF Mr.. J. F. Meyers
will take place today from 1.-THE family resi-
dence, sos South Exposition avenue, West
side, Rev. W. Tull officially.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

DR.. Andrews has decided to erect hand
and Mosley avenue Plans for building are
now being drawn, and work will commence
in few weeks
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

William Little was yesterday appointed
administrator Of the estate of Joe Hamilton,
she man recently found dead near Sedgwick
City, this county.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Tom Connally, an extensive carriage man
ufacturer Of Dubuque, Iowa, arrived at Gan
daho last evening. He will spend several
dAyB looking over the metropolis.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
ATTENTION skLECr KNIGHTS.

Regular Legion tonight in A o. Z. ".
hall, on Market street. All members must
attend the drill, and important business to be
attended to- S D. HALI.AwEII. Com
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Dr. J. +. Foot has returned from q visit of
some weeks in the east. He says be is glad
to get back to the metropolis of the great
southwest
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19
AMUSEM ENTS.
MAIN STREET THEATRE

In spite of the rain last night, the Main
Street had a good sized audience. The play
appears to be gaining in favor, and thus will
add the "Black Diamond" as another of the
successes of the season at this place.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Excavation has been commenced for the
Miller and Stene building on East Douglas
1t the northwest corner Of the crossing Of
Mead.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-19

Mrs. Kate Tucker of Butte City, Montana.
Is visiting her brother, MIR. J J. Fegthy Of
south Maine street. She expects to remain
IN the city some weeks.